hopefully

adverb

Definition of hopefullynext
as in optimistically
in a positive or optimistic manner They waited hopefully for the doctor to update them on their friend's condition. When the sun appeared, we asked hopefully if everyone remembered to bring sunblock.

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Recent Examples of hopefully Tennis was entering a rebuilding phase during which the legends of the past would make way for … someone, hopefully, at some point. — Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 Both sides have taken to the pitch, and scores will hopefully be settled there. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 July 2026 And finally, the popular sci-fi epic is settling in for what's hopefully a long stay on Prime Video that started on July 3, just in time for the long Independence Day weekend in the United States. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 July 2026 That should get them a lot of awareness and hopefully some adoption too. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hopefully
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopefully
  1. optimistically
  2. happily
  3. cheerfully
  4. confidently
  5. joyfully
  6. positively
  7. joyously
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  • Vendors talk, perhaps a touch optimistically, of underwriting that once took three days arriving in three minutes.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Arnold has spoken optimistically about this being a point in time that changes perceptions of Iraq on the world stage, allowing a global audience to see a nation keen to project itself in a more positive light.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Definition of optimistically
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  • One of their favorites is driving to one of Oregon’s scenic viewpoints, Pilot Butte, to watch the sunset, where Middaugh often brings her professional camera, while Ward happily snaps photos on his iPhone.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Definition of happily
Adverb
  • My second appointment is with Dr Mohit Mangla, the allopathic consultant, who explains cheerfully that Tulåh prioritizes Ayurveda, albeit viewed through the lens of modern medicine.
    — Susan D'Arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
  • Most of them answered the phone cheerfully.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of cheerfully
Adverb
  • Rather than recreating its past, the landmark hotel confidently writes its next chapter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • Organizations that once spoke confidently about health equity now speak more cautiously about population health, community health, quality, or trust.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of confidently
Adverb
  • Ron Seman was known as the master of the Indiana Dunes trails, spending years joyfully guiding thousands of people on journeys through its natural wonders.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Uruguay, for their part, joyfully celebrated becoming the second team, after Italy, to win the World Cup twice.
    — Will Jeanes, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Definition of joyfully
Adverb
  • When new employee Theint (Nandar Myint Lwin) tells a white lie to cover for her after an unauthorized bathroom break, San Kyi’s face turns positively radiant with gratitude, while Teint merely winks in response.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • Despite this, the ability to earn some premium items for free via in-game finds is viewed positively, making the overall change a beneficial improvement.
    — Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of positively
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  • At the same time, the episode still leaves space for slower beats, including some joyously non-essential downtime moments.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Uzbek fans have reveled in the chance to showcase their country and culture, staying behind long after the matches ended to pose for photos as steppe warriors, give away the country's ubiquitous embroidered duppy skullcaps, or just joyously dance to drums.
    — Charles Maynes, NPR, 27 June 2026
Definition of joyously

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